Christiansen criticizes Panama’s careless attitude towards Mexico

A Spaniard of Danish origin Thomas Christiansen, selector Panamahe criticized the lack of concentration and behavior of his players in the elimination against Mexico in the semi-finals this Thursday Concacaf Nations League 2024.

“We lacked concentration and that bothers me. I didn’t like that in the first half it looked like we were hiding to receive the ball. It bothers me to lose. Today was not a good day. The first half we didn’t compete, we weren’t aggressive and we lacked attitude”, said the coach after the 0-3 defeat.

In the game this Thursday Panama They had more coming and controlled part of the first half, but their forwards did not have a goal. Mexico triumphed with goals from Edson Álvarez, Julián Quiñones and Orbelín Pineda.

Christiansen He insisted on the manner in which his players lost the first 45 minutes, although he stressed that they straightened up in the second half.

“In the first half we failed in defense and attack. They were stronger even though we had more possession and opportunities. We corrected ourselves in the second half. We put Mexico on their field we had a chance to get closer, but we didn’t succeed, then it was 3:0 and they closed the game,” he explained.

The strategist emphasized the learning that must be provided to his boys to face rivals from the hierarchy Mexico in such cases.

“We created important chances; if we were effective in front of goal, we would be talking about something else, these are things we have to learn to continue growing. If we are not strong against a team as effective as Mexico, it is difficult,” he concluded.

This is the second time, in the three editions in which it is Concacaf League Nations, which Panama In the semi-finals, he is eliminated by the Mexican team, the previous one happened last year.

Next Sunday Panama Jamaica is waiting for them in the match for the third place in this competition.